Trials and Tribulations: When It’s Time to Sell Your Home

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Pinpointing the perfect time to sell your home is often a difficult thing to do. Not only is it hard to tell when the market is at its most optimum for sellers, but when it is, you may not be ready to sell. Nonetheless, there are certain things to take into consideration if selling has been on your mind, and most of them have nothing to do with market timing.

Sure, it would be ideal to sell when the housing market is at its peak, but unfortunately, nobody really knows what the future holds, and real estate is as unpredictable beast. However, you can’t let the market completely dictate your strategy.

Here are a few telltale signs that it might be time to sell:

If You Need Less Space

Oftentimes, seniors or older couples find that their homes are too large for their needs, especially after their children have left the house. These empty nesters may find themselves with three or four-bedroom houses they don’t need.

Selling your home to downsize can be beneficial in a variety of ways, not to mention the lower homeowners insurance rates you’ll enjoy. If you’re living in a four-bedroom home, and only one of the rooms is occupied, it may be time to consider selling.

If You’re Having Trouble Maintaining the House or Yard

This is another telltale sign that selling would be in your best interest. If you find it increasingly difficult to do basic maintenance around the house and upkeep your outdoor property, downsizing could reduce your amount of work.

Rather than staying in the home, hiring help to assist in basic yard work and maintenance, considering a sale may be in your best interests. You’ll be pleased with your increased monthly savings.

If You Need More Space

Contrary to the first point, some people may find the need to sell their home in order to upgrade. If you’re expecting your family size to grow, and you already feel a bit crammed in your current space, you may be overdue for a home sale.

Although upgrading already comes with an increased financial commitment, prospective buyers and sellers would be prudent to find a top agent that has their interests in mind, and can reduce the costs associated with real estate transactions. This way, regardless of where you move or the size of the home, you can ensure that you’re getting the best possible outcome.

If You Can Afford to Sell Your Home

Aside from the above-mentioned factors that exist when considering to sell your home, you should also check your financial situation to determine if you’re prepared for a sale. When it comes to real estate, it is definitely true that it takes money to make money. If there are minor repairs that need to be taken care of throughout the home, your financial situation should afford the ability to fix these problems, before delving into the selling process. By doing this, sellers can get the top price for their home, and appeal to qualified buyers.

When it comes to the various things that need to be considered before a home sale, it’s clear that some of these aren’t always at the forefront of our minds. By analyzing your current situation, and whether it would truly be in your best interests to sell, it will provide stability and security as you let go of your previous investment. Prospective sellers should consider the size of their homes, and if they really can afford to sell, before diving head first into the market.

4 thoughts on “Trials and Tribulations: When It’s Time to Sell Your Home”

While I think of my home as my forever home, the yard maintenance aspect does give me pause. The house is not so big and mostly on one floor, so I can see rattling around here as an old lady. The yard is over an acre and wooded. I don’t see myself going out with a chainsaw if a tree falls over the driveway.Emily @ JohnJaneDoe recently posted…How to Stay Cool When You’re Keeping Your House Warm

Another factor that might mean it’s time to sell your home is increasing real estate taxes and HOA fees. Even a “paid for” home might get too expensive to live in if the taxes and fees outpace your income.Gary @ Super Saving Tips recently posted…Mortgage Shopping Tips for the Biggest Purchase of Your Life

The main reason why I sold my first home was because I was struggling to keep up with the costs of maintaining our yard. It was a beautiful place but at the end of the day, I had to decide whether the cost was worth it. Sadly, it really wasn’t.